and Parks managing 110 sports fields for over 1.2 million participants annually. While there, he served on the board of the Ohio SFMA chapter, earned his Certified Sports Field Manager (CSFM) certification, and guided his organization to become the first in Ohio to hold the SFMA Environmental Facility Certification.
In 2018, Ryan founded Field Source - Sports Field Consulting. He now works closely with parks and recreation agencies, K-12 schools, universities, professional sports teams, and amateur sports organizations to ensure they are prepared to play on the best and safest sports fields. Ryan holds Associate’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Turfgrass Science and Agribusiness from Te Ohio State University where he continues to serve as a lecturer in the two-year Turfgrass Management degree program. He is also the Past President of the Ohio Turfgrass Foundation and a past board member of the national SFMA.
Dr. Gerald Henry
Cutting Edge Approaches for Testing Sports Field Safety and Performance Safety and performance are at the forefront of sports field management. Previous performance testing methods have relied on hand-held sensors to describe field characteristics like
surface hardness, soil compaction, and traction. New research has aimed at utilizing athletes with wearable sensors to more accurately describe "real-time" interactions between players and field attributes both in the lab and in the field.
Dr. Gerald Henry is the Athletic Association Endowed Professor of Environmental Turfgrass Science at the University of Georgia. He earned a BS and MS in Plant Science and Plant Biology from Rutgers University and a PhD in Crop Science from North Carolina State University. He is the director of the Athens Turfgrass Research and Education Center and coordinator of the UGA Turfgrass Management program. His research is focused on reducing inputs through precision turfgrass management, athletic field performance testing and playability, weed biology and ecology, and ecosystem services.
Jeff Price
Fraud-Proof Your Business: Essential Tactics for 2025 and Beyond In today’s fast-paced business landscape, fraud schemes are becoming more sophisticated, putting organizations at greater risk. In this session, we will dive into the most common types
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of fraud affecting industries today and share practical strategies to detect and prevent these threats. Attendees will leave equipped with actionable insights and turn-key solutions to safeguard their businesses and stay ahead of fraudulent activity in 2025 and beyond.
Jeff Price is the founder of Pronto Pay, Inc., established in 2021. With over a decade of expertise in fraud prevention and specialty finance, Jeff has dedicated his career to developing innovative business models at the intersection of technology and finance. A graduate of Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business, Jeff has successfully turned bold ideas into reality, leveraging his deep understanding of fraud detection and prevention strategies. His work has focused on protecting businesses from emerging threats, while also implementing turn-key solutions to minimize risks in a rapidly evolving market. Jeff is passionate about delivering practical insights and actionable strategies to audiences, helping them stay ahead of fraudulent activities.
TPI Producer Panel 10 Ideas in 50 Minutes Tis exciting, fast-paced session will involve 10 sod producers from 10 different farms sharing their best “5-minute” idea that has transformed something they do at their farm. Everything from office practices, employee items, agronomics, human resources, and more are on the table! 10 ideas in 50 minutes are exactly what the description says, 10 ideas with 5 minutes each to share them.
Dr. Casey Reynolds Lawn & Order, TPI’s Role in Public Policy TPI works diligently on government relations impacting sod producers in many different areas. Whether it is testifying on legislative grass bans, working with state or federal agencies, or working with TPI members locally, we have a proven track record of working behind the scenes to make sure our industry has a voice in public policy. Tis session will provide a 2024-2025 update of current public policy trends or initiatives impacting sod producers and TPI’s involvement in many of them. Farm Bill, grass bans, Te U.S. Departments of Labor, Transportation, Agriculture Departments, and more.. this session will cover them all.
New TPI Board Members Show & Tell Join us for one of the most anticipated sessions at the TPI Education Conference! Meet our new TPI Board Members: Sarah Nolte, Kurt Vanclief, and Ryan Tomas. Discover their farms, backgrounds, and the inspirations that led them to serve on the TPI Board of Trustees. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and learn from these dedicated leaders!
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